Taher, Inc.

Ranking #20

Taher operates primarily in the Upper Midwest, where it is a major player in the K-12 market. In all, it operates at more than 400 locations. Taher's foray into commercial restaurants, initiatied several years ago with the opening of four single-location units and augmented by the acquisition in 2008 of the Timber Lodge Steakhouse chain, continues to contribute a small part of overall company revenues.

In its onsite operations, Taher is focused on retaining existing clients and customers. It has introduced more lower-priced entrees and food-to-go choices and continues to emphasize healthy food and farm-to-table options.

Taher Inc., has opened a new, expanded production kitchen and food processing facility in Milwaukee that replaces a smaller operation in nearby Brown Deer, reports the Milwaukee Business Journal . With a workforce that will now grow from 18 to 85 full- and part-time workers over the next two years,...